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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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